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Definition
Selfless, absorbed, or completely oblivious of oneself through deep concentration.
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How it's used
Focuses on the state of being completely lost in an activity, often to the point of forgetting one's surroundings or personal needs. It carries a positive connotation of intense concentration or dedication, similar to being in the zone. While it can imply selflessness, it is most frequently used to describe someone deeply immersed in a task or hobby.
Examples
Do you really need to be that selfless and devoted to your work?
Related words
Common phrases
a state of self-oblivion
selflessly devoted
Common mistake
Avoid using this to mean simply forgetting something, like forgetting to bring keys or forgetting a name, as those require 唔記得.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
